Citrus fruit is any fruit that is in the genus of citrus.They are acidic fruits that have thick rinds and juicy pulp. They are grown in warm regions. Citrus is a common term and genus of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae, originating in tropical and subtropical southeast regions of the world. The most well known examples are the orange, lemon, grapefruit, and lime. When you have the flu, you shouldn't eat citrus fruits. Eating a citrus fruit when sick can lead to, your body overreacting, by detoxifying and making you sicker.The acid is a healthy and organic nutritional element. Ascorbic acid is vitamin c, found especially in fruits and vegetables.
This is a poster of the different categories of citrus fruit and the different types inside that category.
This is a poster of the different categories of citrus fruit and the different types inside that category.
Reference: The Fruit Pages